Del Monte Foods of Plover was one of six companies across the state to receive a 2013 Business Friend of the Environment Award on Wednesday from the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce.

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| Stevens Point Journal Media

Del Monte Food of Plover is one of six companies across the state to receive the 2013 Business Friend of the Environment Awards, honoring leadership in pollution prevention, environmental innovation and stewardship.

The awards are given by the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, the state's chamber of commerce and largest business association. A dozen businesses were judged by an independent panel with representatives from industry, the Department of Natural Resources and the University of Wisconsin.